Dade City, FL - The city of Dade City has received a significant boost in funding for the relocation and upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) thanks to a $1,750,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The funds were secured by Congressman Gus Bilirakis as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which allocated resources to 483 water infrastructure projects across the country.Congressman Gus Bilirakis expressed his commitment to ensuring his community receives its fair share of federal resources. He said, "It is important for me to...
In today's Health Subcommittee markup, 21 bipartisan bills were passed to support seniors on Medicare and ensure they have access to the best treatments and equipment for improved quality of life. Among these bills, three were co-authored by U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis.One of the bills, the Cutting Copays Act, aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs for vulnerable seniors by removing cost-sharing of generic medications for enrollees in Medicare Part D’s Low Income Subsidy Program. Congressman Bilirakis emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, "Seniors...
In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Pasco County rose by $23,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 22.9%.